LA Times: ‘The plan is not yet formally released’ …but they have a chart of the cuts (kids’ health insurance) & a chart of the not cuts (kids’ health insurance not eliminated!). No mention of the Gov’s proposal to euthanize pound animals sooner.
THE CHARTS: CUT
NOT CUT
Some programs won't be
cuteliminatedSome of the proposals made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the last few months were not included in the final deal.
Among them:
* $1.50 per pack tax on cigarettes
* 9.9% tax on oil extraction
* $15 annual vehicle fee hike
* Elimination of CalWorks program
* Elimination of CalGrants for college students
* Elimination of Healthy Families insurance for children
* Mass closure of state parks
THE TIMES
Budget accord reached
By Shane Goldmacher and Evan Halper
Calling for deep cuts and avoiding broad tax hikes, Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders agree on ways to close California's $26.3-billion deficit.
Budget deal in place, now can they sell it?
By Evan Halper and Shane Goldmacher | 6:20 a.m.
As lawmakers prepare for a vote, emerging details could trigger opposition from local governments that would be hurt by the plan. Discuss
• Proposals for plugging the budget deficit
• Full coverage: State budget crisis
OTHER VOICES
California Reaches Budget Deal - Bloomberg
Bloomberg - 24 minutes ago
California says they reach the deal on the budget deficit. (Bloomberg News)
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Los Angeles Times - Evan Halper, Shane Goldmacher - 39 minutes ago
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"We've accomplished a lot in this budget," said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he emerged from his office with legislative leaders Monday evening to announce the deal, after an all-day negotiating session of the "big five" -- the governor and legislative leaders.
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